The transcription of Lon Price alto saxophone solo on Al Jarreau’s hit song We’re in This Love Together from Breakin’ Away album (Warner Brothers 1981).
The song was the first of three single releases from Jarreau’s fifth studio album, Breakin’ Away, and it was his first and biggest chart hit. Continue reading
The transcription of Frank Foster tenor saxophone solo on Neal Hefti’s Splanky from Count Basie’s The Atomic Mr. Basie album (Roulette Records 1958).
The Atomic Mr. Basie is a 1958 album by Count Basie, featuring Neal Hefti as a composer and arranger of all songs on the original album release. Continue reading
Maceo Parker alto saxophone solo transcription on Cold Sweat by James Brown & Alfred “Pee Wee” Ellis from Soundtrack album (Minor Music 1994). This take was recorded during live concerts at Fabrik in Hamburg, Germany on April 12, 13, & 14, 1994. Continue reading
The transcription of David “Fathead” Newman tenor saxophone solo on Unchain My Heart (ABC-Paramount 1961). Continue reading
The transcription of Edgar Winter tenor saxophone solo on Tina Turner’s (Simply) The Best from Foreign Affair album (Capitol Records 1989). Continue reading
The transcription of Kirk Whalum tenor saxophone solo on Whitney Houston’s I Will Always Love You from The Bodyguard soundtrack album (Arista Records 1992). Continue reading
The Piece, composition for alto saxophone and piano is finished. I drafted this one a long time ago, somewhere in 2010, and it was sitting unfinished until recently. This is a short composition, lasting only about two minutes, and is quite simple formally. Partly it is influenced by John Coltrane harmony, but it is intended to be approached in a classical style by legit players. This piece would be a nice addition to any classical saxophone player’s repertoire. Continue reading
Kenny Garrett alto saxophone solo transcription on Straight No Chaser by Thelonious Monk, with Chick Corea Freedom Band at Jazz in Marciac 2010.
Roy Hargrove – trumpet
Kenny Garrett – alto saxophone
Chick Corea – piano
Christian McBride – bass
Roy Haynes – drums
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The transcription of Dexter Gordon tenor saxophone solo on jazz bossa nova Blue Bossa from his Biting the Apple (SteepleChase SCS 1080) album.
The bflat and concert versions of the transcription are available at transcriptions page.
Have fun and keep practicing!
This is an interview with Joe Allard. Joe talks about and demonstrates more or less all aspects of his approach in saxophone and clarinet method of teaching. He also mentions a lot of anecdotes from his professional career as a performer and teacher. Continue reading